The AssignmentSummarize the article by answering the three questions listed below. Each question should have an answer that has a minimum of 5 sentences. Please make sure you read the statement on Plagiarism. Also, do not copy and paste the article- that is plagiarism. 

1.  What is the main focus of the article? What is resilience? Why is it important?

2.  What are three learning experience strategies that increase resilience? Each strategy should be discussed.

3.      What are three classroom management practices that enhance resilienc? Each strategy should be discussed.  How will you implement the strategies/ideas  when     

         working with children? How will you implement them into your classroom?

Article Link:  Article from NAEYC Young Children’s Journal: March 2017, Collet   Creating Classrooms.pdf 

(If you have difficulty accessing this pdf, contact your instructor for assistance)

Grading Criteria

The summary is graded on a 100 point scale.  Maximum points are given when length of 3 paragraphs with each paragraph containing a minimum of 5 sentences is met and content summarizes key strategies to use with young children and families. 

20 points – Three paragraphs are included, each paragraph has a minimum of five sentences

20 points – First paragraph summarizes the main focus of the article

30 points – Second paragraph summarizes three strategies from the article 

30 points – Third paragraph gives specific strategies/ideas you will use when working with young children.

Points are deducted for errors in grammar and spelling.  Also noted is clarity of the summary and students comprehension of the content.